The Music Technology program at Shoreline Community College is designed to familiarize
the student who is interested in music merchandising, audio engineering, Musical Instrument
Digital Interface (MIDI) composition/production, and performance practice with the
current trends of the profession.

Overview

Shoreline Community College offers the most comprehensive Music Technology Program
in the Washington State college system. The program offers AAAS degrees in Digital
Audio Engineering, MIDI Music Production, Merchandising, and Performance. Additionally,
the program offers a summer Digital Performer certificate option. The combined experience
of the Music Technology faculty covers all areas of the music and audio industry,
from engineering and production to performance and composition.

Students in the Music Technology program have access to the cutting edge Shoreline
Community College recording studios and labs. The four main studios and two instructional
labs consist of the latest in industry standard hardware and software. Students gain
expertise in specific software platforms, such as Digidesign Pro Tools, MOTU Digital
Performer, Propellerheads Reason, and Ableton Live as well as general production techniques,
such as multitrack recording, surround sound mixing, and sound design for visual media.
To learn more about the facilities visit the SCC Studio website.

In addition to world-class faculty and facilities, one of the program's biggest assets
is its unique student body. The program attracts students from all corners of the
state, the country, and the globe. Every year, small class sizes, intensive collaborative
projects, and a shared passion for music transform the Music Technology student body
into a close-knit community.

Digital Audio Engineering

The Digital Audio Engineering option prepares students for careers in linear and non-linear
digital applications. Audio engineers use hardware and software to record, store,
and edit musical and non-musical sounds. The development of multimedia, the Internet,
and capacity improvements in personal computing have created a variety of occupations
built around the development and use of platform-specific tools for linear and non-linear
digital audio production. Our program provides students with an overview of music
theory, performance, audio recording, digital and analog audio technology, Internet
and multimedia and game development. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions
in CD and DVD audio production, radio and television broadcast production, and audio
for video post-production and sound design. - Digital Audio AAAS

MIDI Music Production

The MIDI Music Production option is designed to prepare students for a career in music
studio production and related occupations. This program provides students with a broad
base of knowledge in Musical Instrument Digital Interface Technology (MIDI) including
MIDI music production, sequencing, synthesis and sampling. Students develop "hands-on"
skills in modern MIDI technology. They learn how to use MIDI as a tool to manipulate
sound and create music. The program also includes an overview of the principles of
music theory, audio recording and music arranging. Graduates are prepared for entry-level
positions in radio, television, advertising and audio recording studios as well as
churches, synagogues and other environments where MIDI technology is used. - MIDI Music Production AAAS

Music Merchandising

The Music Technology Merchandising program option is designed to prepare students
for a career in music merchandising and related occupations. Students learn the fundamentals
of music theory, along with the basic elements of merchandising including marketing,
salesmanship, legal issues, business math and practical accounting. In addition, students
develop related skills in professional communications and human relations. Depending
upon personal interests and career interests, students also choose from a wide variety
of electives in music performance, business management, contract administration, commercial
law, MIDI, radio and television production, and audio recording. - Merchandising AAAS

Performance

The Music Technology Performance degree option is designed to prepare students for
a career in music performance and related occupations. The program provides students
with a foundation in music theory and applied music including options for participation
in concert bands, jazz, choral and bluegrass ensembles, orchestra, opera, musical
theater and voice-dance theater. Depending upon their personal and career interests,
students may choose from a variety of electives in television production, digital
audio recording, MIDI music production, music appreciation and commercial music in
theory and practice. - Performance AAAS